Central Park Art Festival 2027 - 50th Annual Show
Submit a minimum of 3 images of original artwork in one of 16 media categories to apply for jury selection and booth space at this outdoor spring art festival in Winter Haven, Florida.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 194 days left
- Entry fee
- $38
- Award
- $3,500
- Location
- Winter Haven, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Mar 21, 2027 → Mar 22, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Feb 4, 2027
About
Overview
The Ridge Art Association presents the Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival, now in its 50th year and recognized as one of the South's premier fine arts festivals. This juried festival features nationally recognized artists and emerging talent in an outdoor setting in downtown Winter Haven, Florida.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: February 3, 2027
- Artist notification: February 4, 2027
- Artist setup: Friday, February 12 after 2:00 PM
- Festival dates: February 13, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and February 14, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
Central Park Downtown, 55 5th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33880.
Media Categories
Artists may submit work in 16 categories: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Painting (Oil/Acrylic), Painting (Watercolor), Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and Special (with prior approval from Event Director).
Application Requirements
Minimum 3 images required to apply. All work must be original and comply with category-specific guidelines.
Awards
- Best of Show: $3,500
- Judge's Choice (2): $1,000 each
- Awards of Excellence (5): $500 each
- Awards of Merit (5): $200 each
- Honorable Mention (5): $100 each
- Purchase Awards offered
Fees
- Jury Fee: $38 (non-refundable)
- Single Booth Fee: $198
- Double Booth Fee: $395
- No refunds will be given after January 20, 2027
How to Enter
Submit minimum 3 images of original artwork in your selected media category for jury selection. Selected artists pay booth fees to exhibit and sell work at the festival.
- Award
- Best of Show $3,500; Judge's Choice (2) $1,000 each; Awards of Excellence (5) $500 each; Awards of Merit (5) $200 each; Honorable Mention (5) $100 each; Purchase Awards offered.
- Entry fee
- Jury Fee: $38 (non-refundable). Single Booth Fee: $198. Double Booth Fee: $395.
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